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Rhodochrosite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodochrosite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodochrosite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.