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Rhodochrosite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Not Available   

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Rhodochrosite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.

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