Demantoid and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.953.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MnCO₃

Demantoid and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Demantoid and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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