Rhodochrosite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.3

2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodochrosite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodochrosite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.