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Jet and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


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Rhodochrosite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MnCO3   

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Jet and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Jet and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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