Rhodolite and Selenite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Selenite

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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

3.84Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.