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Rhodochrosite and Beryllonite 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
3.0-3.32.79-2.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.