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Rhodolite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Schultenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
5.943-6.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
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Rhodolite and Schultenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Schultenite 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 Schultenite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Schultenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Schultenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Schultenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 5.943-6.07 whereas that of Schultenite is 5.943-6.07.

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