Williamsite and Rhodizite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
3.34-3.44
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
8-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Williamsite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite and Rhodizite 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 Williamsite and Rhodizite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Williamsite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.