Hyalite and Rhodochrosite 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
  
Hyalite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Hyalite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.