Rhodolite and Bikolite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Bikolite

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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

3.842.34-2.51

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Bikolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Bikolite 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 Bikolite chemical formula.

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

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Rhodolite and Bikolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Bikolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Bikolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Bikolite is 2.34-2.51.