Cryolite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MnCO₃

Cryolite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Cryolite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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