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Rhodolite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite 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   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodolite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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