Musgravite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.683.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MnCO₃

Musgravite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Musgravite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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