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Spinel and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
3.84   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Spinel and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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

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