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Rhodolite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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