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Rhodochrosite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodochrosite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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