Smaragdite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Smaragdite

Rhodolite

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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

3.24-3.503.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Smaragdite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

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

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Smaragdite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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