Rhodochrosite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodochrosite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodochrosite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.