Rhodochrosite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.32.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rhodochrosite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Rhodochrosite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.