Parisite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Parisite

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

4.33-4.423.0-3.3

1 7.18

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

4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MnCO₃

Parisite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Parisite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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