Agate and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Agate

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

3.0-3.3

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

MnCO₃

Agate and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Rhodochrosite 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 Agate and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Agate and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.