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Scorzalite 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
3.31
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Scorzalite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Scorzalite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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