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Morion and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Morion Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
MnCO3   

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Morion and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Morion and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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