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Rhodolite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Brazilianite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.98-2.99   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Gems   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
(010) Distinct to good   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rhodolite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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