Williamsite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Williamsite

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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

2.51-2.633.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Williamsite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Williamsite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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