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Rhodolite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.31
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.