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Rhodochrosite and Humite 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
3.0-3.33.20-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodochrosite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodochrosite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.