Rhodolite and Feldspar Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Feldspar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.56-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

two or three

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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

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Rhodolite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.