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Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite

Libyan Desert Glass
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Rhodochrosite and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties

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
3.0-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
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Rhodochrosite and Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
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Rhodochrosite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.