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Rhodolite and Periclase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.84
Conchoidal
none, may show indistinct parting
7-7.5
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
 
Brittle
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3.7-3.9
Conchoidal
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
5.5-6
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Periclase Specific Gravity

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