Rhodolite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodolite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.