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Rhodolite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.91   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodolite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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