Rhodolite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.42-2.58
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
[010] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4-5
  
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)
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.