Rhodolite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodolite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Rhodolite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.