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Rhodolite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite 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   
2.54-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rhodolite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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