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Rhodochrosite and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.43-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.