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Rhodochrosite and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
9   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Rhodochrosite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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