Rhodolite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Chlorastrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.1-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Granular

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rhodolite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.