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Rhodolite and Apophyllite 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
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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