Rhodochrosite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.3

2.97

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodochrosite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodochrosite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.