Sulfur and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MnCO₃

Sulfur and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Sulfur and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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