Home
Gemstones


Rhodolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Rhodolite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Rhodolite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones