Rhodolite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rhodolite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.