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Rhodolite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rhodolite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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