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Rhodochrosite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Not Available

Rhodochrosite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
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Rhodochrosite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.