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Girasol and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Girasol Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
MnCO3   

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Girasol and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Girasol and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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