Rosasite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Rosasite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.23.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Rosasite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rosasite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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