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Childrenite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
MnCO3   

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Childrenite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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