Rhodolite and Titanite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Titanite

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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

3.843.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

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

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Rhodolite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.