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Rhodolite and Strontianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.63-3.79
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodolite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodolite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.