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Rhodochrosite and Biotite 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
3.0-3.32.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Rhodochrosite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Rhodochrosite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.