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Hardystonite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
MnCO3   

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Hardystonite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Hardystonite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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