Milk Opal and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Milk Opal

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

1.98-2.503.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

5.5-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MnCO₃

Milk Opal and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milk Opal 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 Milk Opal and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Milk Opal and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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