Shigaite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.323.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Shigaite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

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

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Shigaite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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