Vesuvianite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MnCO₃

Vesuvianite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Vesuvianite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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