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Amazonite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
MnCO3

Amazonite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Amazonite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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