Rhodolite and Siderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
3.83-3.89
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.