Rhodolite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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

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Rhodolite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.