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Clinohedrite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

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
3.28-3.335
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MnCO3

Clinohedrite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Clinohedrite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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