Rhodolite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Villiaumite

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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

3.842.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodolite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.