Rhodolite and Proustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
5.51-5.64
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Distinct on {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Rhodolite and Proustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodolite and Proustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.