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Rhodochrosite and Albite 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
3.0-3.32.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodochrosite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Albite 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 Rhodochrosite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodochrosite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.