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Rhodochrosite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rhodochrosite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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