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Rhodochrosite and Kunzite 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
3.0-3.33.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
LiAlSi2O6

Rhodochrosite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Rhodochrosite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.