Anorthoclase and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
3.0-3.3
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnCO3
Anorthoclase and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Anorthoclase and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.