Rhodolite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodolite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Rhodolite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.