Rhodochrosite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.32.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodochrosite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodochrosite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.