Rhodolite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
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.
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.