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Rhodochrosite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
CaF2   

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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.

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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.

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