Rhodochrosite

MnCO3

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Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral prized for its beautiful rose-red to pink color. Banded rhodochrosite from Argentina is particularly famous and is the national mineral of Argentina. Fine crystal specimens come from the Sweet Home Mine in Colorado.

Kristallsystem Trigonal
Mineralklasse 05 Carbonates and Nitrates
Mohshärte 3.5-4.0
Dichte 3.45-3.70
Farbe Rose-red, pink, brown, gray
Glanz Vitreous
Strichfarbe White
Spaltbarkeit Perfect rhombohedral {1011}
Bruch Conchoidal to uneven
Transparenz Translucent
Kristallhabitus Rhombohedral, massive, banded, stalactitic

Mohshärte

Mohs Hardness: 3,5 – 4,0
1 Soft10 Hard

Kristallsystem

Trigonal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness of Rhodochrosite?
Rhodochrosite has a Mohs hardness of 3.5-4.0.
What crystal system does Rhodochrosite belong to?
Rhodochrosite crystallizes in the Trigonal crystal system.
What color is Rhodochrosite?
Rhodochrosite is typically Rose-red, pink, brown, gray.
What type of luster does Rhodochrosite have?
Rhodochrosite exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Rhodochrosite?
The chemical formula of Rhodochrosite is MnCO3.