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Rhodochrosite and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodochrosite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodochrosite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.