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Lawsonite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MnCO3   

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Lawsonite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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