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Rhodolite and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Thaumasite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
1.91   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.

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