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Rhodolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.84
Conchoidal
none, may show indistinct parting
7-7.5
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
 
Brittle
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4.00-4.65
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Perfect on [1011]
5-5.5
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.

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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 Vs Smithsonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is whereas that of Smithsonite is .