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Rhodonite

China

Chemical formula(Mn²⁺,Fe²⁺,Mg,Ca)SiO₃

Mohs hardness: 5–5,5
Dimensions: 17×13 mm

Properties

Specimen properties and description

Colour: Pink
Density: 3,5—3,75 g/cm³
Lustre: Vitreous
Transparency: Opaque
Cleavage: Perfect on 110
Crystal system: Triclinic

Crystal structure

Triclinic crystal system

Crystal symmetry diagram.

Triclinic crystal system