Libyan Desert Glass and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Libyan Desert Glass

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

23.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MnCO₃

Libyan Desert Glass and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Libyan Desert Glass and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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