Chlorite group and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

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

2.6-3.33.0-3.3

1 7.18

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

2-2.53.5-4

2 10

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.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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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.