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Honey Opal and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
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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Honey Opal and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Honey Opal and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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