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Holmquistite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
3.84   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{210} Perfect   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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