Thulite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Thulite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Thulite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.