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Kurnakovite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MnCO3

Kurnakovite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Kurnakovite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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