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Rhodochrosite and Williamsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.32.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodochrosite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodochrosite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.