Richterite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Richterite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.53.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MnCO₃

Richterite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Richterite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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