Shigaite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.323.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MnCO₃

Shigaite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Shigaite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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