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Mother of Pearl and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

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
2.65-2.87
3.0-3.3
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
2.5-4.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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MnCO3

Mother of Pearl and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Mother of Pearl and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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