Chiastolite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.153.0-3.3

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

5-5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

MnCO₃

Chiastolite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Chiastolite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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