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Eudialyte and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
H 2 SO 4
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnCO3

Eudialyte and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Eudialyte and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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