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Rhodochrosite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Rhodochrosite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Wax Opal 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 Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Wax Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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