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Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.32.65
Amber
1 7.18
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}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
SiO2

Rhodochrosite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Rhodochrosite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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