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Inderite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.79
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnCO3

Inderite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Inderite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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