Agrellite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Agrellite

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

2.883.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Si4O10F

MnCO₃

Agrellite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Agrellite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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