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Rhodochrosite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Jeremejevite 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   
3.28-3.31   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodochrosite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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