Rhodochrosite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.31.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

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Rhodochrosite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Rhodochrosite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.