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Rhodochrosite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.36.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rhodochrosite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rhodochrosite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.