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Rhodochrosite
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Rhodochrosite and Glass Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.32.39-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
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Rhodochrosite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
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Rhodochrosite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.