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Rhodochrosite and Prase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.32.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodochrosite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodochrosite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.