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Rhodolite and Siderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.83-3.89
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.