Rhodolite and Albite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Albite 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 Rhodolite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Rhodolite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.