Holmquistite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Holmquistite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.133.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{210} Perfect

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Holmquistite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite and Rhodolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Holmquistite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Holmquistite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.