Crystal Quartz and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.0-3.3
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
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On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Chemical Composition
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MnCO3
Crystal Quartz and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Crystal Quartz and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.