Chrysotile and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63

3.0-3.3

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

MnCO₃

Chrysotile and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Chrysotile and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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