Hypersthene and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MnCO₃

Hypersthene and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Hypersthene and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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