Rhodolite and Topazolite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Topazolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.70-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rhodolite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.