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Aventurine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Aventurine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
MnCO3   

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Aventurine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Aventurine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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