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Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite
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Friedelite
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Rhodochrosite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.0-3.3
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
3.5-4
MnCO3
 
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3.06-3.19
Uneven
{010} Perfect
4-5
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodochrosite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

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