Rhodolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Hiddenite

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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

3.843.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

LiAlSi₂O₆

Rhodolite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Rhodolite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.