Prasiolite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Prasiolite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Prasiolite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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