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Rhodolite and Staurolite Physical Properties


Staurolite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.7-3.8   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.

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