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Rhodochrosite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite 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   
5.5   

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

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rhodochrosite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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