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Poldervaartite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
MnCO3

Poldervaartite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Poldervaartite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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