Rhodolite and Diamond Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.84

3.50-3.53

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Rhodolite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Rhodolite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.