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Rhodolite and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite 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   
3.17   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodolite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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