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Hureaulite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Hureaulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19   
3.0-3.3   

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

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
MnCO3   

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Hureaulite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Hureaulite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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