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neo_maxi_zoon_dweeby asked in Science & MathematicsEarth Sciences & Geology · 1 decade ago

How can you tell the difference between a rough of Rhodonite and Rhodochrosite?

I got a couple of pink rocks in an estate sale, in a box full of rocks. Problem is, after I slab it, how do I know if it's Rhodonite or Rhodochrosite? They look the same when the Rhodochrosite doesn't have bands. Lapidary people out there, let me know any ideas on this.

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  • Curiosity
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Rhodonite lacks rhodochrosite’s banding and is usually pink with black veins.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Rhodochrosite Rough

    Source(s): https://shorte.im/a9izY
  • michael971
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Rhodochrosite is Manganese Carbonate

    Hardness 3.5 -4 It can be easily scratched by feldspar.

    Specfic Gravity 3.5

    It will fizz if you put a strong acid on it

    Rhodonchrosite is Manganese Silicate

    Hardness 5.5 -6 . Slightly less hard than feldspar.

    It will not react with acid

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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