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Chlorite group and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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MnCO3

Chlorite group and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Chlorite group and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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