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Rhodochrosite and Boracite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.32.95-2.96
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}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.