Rhodolite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodolite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.