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Proustite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.51-5.643.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Proustite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Proustite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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