Rhodolite and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
3.95-4.10
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
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
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
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.