Rhodolite and Riebeckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.28-3.44
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5.0-6.0
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
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Rhodolite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
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Rhodolite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.