Description
A rose red mineral composed of manganese carbonate. Rhodochrosite is mined in Rumania (Kapnik), Germany (Saxony, Westphalia), England (Cornwall) as well as in the U.S. (New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada). The transparent to opaque mineral ranges in color from pink to deep red. It has been used as a minor ornamental stone and as a source for manganese.
Synonyms and Related Terms
manganese carbonate; dialogite; manganese spar; Rhodochrosit (Deut.); Manganspat (Deut.); Himbeerspat (Deut.); rodocrosita (Esp.); rodocrosite (Port.); rodochrosiet (Ned.).)
| MnCO3 |
| 598-62-9 |
| 3.5 - 4.5 |
| mol. wt. = 114.94 |
| 3.3-3.6 |
Other Properties
Hexagonal crystal; rhombohedral faces; cleavage perfect in three directions.
Fracture = uneven. Luster = vitreous to pearly. Streak = white.
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by inhalation.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Additional Information
Mineralogy Database: Rhodochrosite
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Last updated on: 3/12/2010 11:47:40 AM
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