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Rhodolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.15-3.21   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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