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Rhodolite and Poudretteite 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
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.