Rhodolite and Variscite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Variscite

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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

3.842.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Rhodolite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Rhodolite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.