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Prasiolite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnCO3

Prasiolite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Prasiolite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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