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Rhodochrosite
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Rhodochrosite and Edenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Rhodochrosite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Rhodochrosite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.