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Rhodolite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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