Kurnakovite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.0-3.3

1 7.18

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

2-33.5-4

2 10

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.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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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.