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Rhodolite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodolite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodolite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.