Rhodolite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.841.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.