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Rhodolite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

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

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