Rhodochrosite and Microcline Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.3

2.55-2.63

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodochrosite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rhodochrosite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.