Natrolite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.26
3.84
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Natrolite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Natrolite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Natrolite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Natrolite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Natrolite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.