Periclase and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Periclase

Rhodochrosite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.93.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

MnCO₃

Periclase and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

Compare Gems Found In Australia

Periclase Vs Rinkite Ce

Periclase Vs Sapphire

Periclase Vs Scheelite

Periclase and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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