Plasma and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Plasma

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

Not Available3.0-3.3

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

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MnCO₃

Plasma and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plasma 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 Plasma and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Plasma and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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