Rhodolite and Hibschite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Hibschite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodolite and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Rhodolite and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.