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Rhodolite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.