Uvite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Uvite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.143.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Uvite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Uvite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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