Sylvite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MnCO₃

Sylvite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Sylvite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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