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Gaylussite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
MnCO3

Gaylussite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Gaylussite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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