Home
Gemstones


Kainite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.0-3.3   

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

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MnCO3   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Kainite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Kainite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones