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Hackmanite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
3.0-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
MnCO3  

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Hackmanite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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