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Rhodochrosite and Jadeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodochrosite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodochrosite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.