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Rhodolite and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.20-2.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.