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Rhodochrosite and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
3.17   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodochrosite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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