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Scorzalite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31   
3.84   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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