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Arfvedsonite
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Arfvedsonite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
MnCO3

Arfvedsonite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Arfvedsonite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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