Rhodochrosite and Herderite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Herderite

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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

3.0-3.3

2.90-3.02

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodochrosite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodochrosite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.