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Amber and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.0-3.3
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-4
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
MnCO3

Amber and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Amber and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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