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Rhodochrosite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Rhodochrosite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.

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