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Rhodochrosite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodochrosite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodochrosite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.