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Rhodochrosite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Heliodor Golden Beryl 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   
2.68-2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Not Available   

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Rhodochrosite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.

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