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Rhodizite

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Madagascar
0.49 carats
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Rhodizite Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
 
 

Rhodizite Gemstones by Size

This table shows distribution of Rhodizite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:0.49 cts
Heaviest:0.80 cts
Average:0.65 cts
Total photos:2
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0.49ct to 0.52ct0.52ct to 0.55ct0.55ct to 0.58ct0.58ct to 0.61ct0.61ct to 0.65ct0.65ct to 0.68ct0.68ct to 0.71ct0.71ct to 0.74ct0.74ct to 0.77ct0.77ct to 0.80ct
General Information
Chemical Formula
(K,Cs)Al
 
4
Be
 
4
(B,Be)
 
12
O
 
28
Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Rhodizite Treatments
Irradiation of colorless stone produces intense yellow-(greenish): irradiated and natural color fade on long exposure to sunlight - Blue Chart Gem Identification, Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, 2010, p 3
Physical Properties of Rhodizite
Mohs Hardness8 to 8.5
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Specific Gravity3.34 to 3.44
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Cleavage QualityDistinct
Arthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
FractureConchoidal
Arthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Refractive Index1.684 to 1.694
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Optical CharacterIsotropic
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) Anomalous double refractionMore from other references
Birefringence
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