Binghamite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MnCO3
  
Binghamite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Binghamite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.