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Rhodolite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Rhodolite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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