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Rhodochrosite and Strontianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
3.63-3.79
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.