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Rhodochrosite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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