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Sunstone and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
001   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
MnCO3   

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Sunstone and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

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