Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

MnCO₃

Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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