Wernerite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MnCO3
  
Wernerite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Wernerite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.