Rhodolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Rhodolite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Rhodolite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.