Rutilated topaz and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Rutilated topaz

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

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MnCO₃

Rutilated topaz and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated topaz 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 Rutilated topaz and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Rutilated topaz and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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