Rhodolite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Simpsonite

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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

3.84Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodolite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.