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Rhodolite and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.842.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.