Rhyolite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MnCO₃

Rhyolite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhyolite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Rhyolite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhyolite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhyolite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhyolite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.