Rhodolite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rhodolite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.