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Poudretteite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
MnCO3   

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Poudretteite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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