Rhodochrosite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Moss Agate

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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

3.0-3.32.58-2.64

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

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rhodochrosite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Rhodochrosite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.