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Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.32.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Rhodochrosite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Rhodochrosite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.