Polyhalite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.783.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MnCO₃

Polyhalite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Polyhalite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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