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Rhodolite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.