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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.13.84
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
none, may show indistinct parting

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.07-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Zinnwaldite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Zinnwaldite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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