Rhodolite
Hardness ( Moh )
" 7 - 7.5
Crystal System
CubicSpecific Gravity
3.93 - 4.30
Refractive Index
1.745 - 1.760
Birefringence
Family
Garnet
Colour(s)
purplish red
Cleavage
Francture Type
conchoidal
Luster
Streak
white
Transparency
Transparent to subtranslucent
Formula
(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)3
Country
Found In Brazil,Greenland,India,Kenya,Mozambique,Norway,Sri Lanka,Tanzania,USA