Leucophanite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
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3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
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MnCO3
  
Leucophanite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Leucophanite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.