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Rhodolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
4.00-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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

Rhodolite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.