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Rhodochrosite and Stichtite 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
3.0-3.32.11-2.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.