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Rhodolite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

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
3.84
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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