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Magnetite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.2
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnCO3

Magnetite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Magnetite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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