Californite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Californite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.473.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MnCO₃

Californite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Californite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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