Tourmaline Bi Color and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Tourmaline Bi Color

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

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3.0-3.3

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

7-7.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MnCO₃

Tourmaline Bi Color and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline Bi Color 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 Tourmaline Bi Color and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Tourmaline Bi Color and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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