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Rhodolite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.