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Rhodolite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Rhodolite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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