Ammolite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.803.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MnCO₃

Ammolite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Ammolite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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