Rhodochrosite and Amber Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.3

1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

[C,H,O]

Rhodochrosite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Rhodochrosite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.