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Rhodochrosite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
CaF2

Rhodochrosite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Rhodochrosite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.