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Rhodolite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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