Rhodolite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Hemimorphite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.843.30-3.50

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

Mohs Hardness

7-7.55

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rhodolite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.