Staurolite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Staurolite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Staurolite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Staurolite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Staurolite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Staurolite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.