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Rhodolite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Not Available   

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Rhodolite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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