Rhodizite and Petalite Physical Properties

Rhodizite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.34-3.442.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodizite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodizite and Petalite 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 Rhodizite and Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rhodizite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodizite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodizite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodizite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.