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Rhodolite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
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Rhodolite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
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Rhodolite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.