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Rock Crystal and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.84
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Rock Crystal and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal and Rhodolite 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 Rock Crystal and Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Rock Crystal and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rock Crystal and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rock Crystal and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rock Crystal is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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