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Agate and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
MnCO3   

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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.

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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.

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