Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.3

3.95-4.10

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.