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Rhodolite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.