Radiolarite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Radiolarite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Radiolarite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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