Rhodochrosite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Rhodochrosite: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Rhodochrosite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Rhodochrosite3.5–4Vitreous to pearlyWhiteTrigonal

Common questions

How hard is Rhodochrosite on the Mohs scale?
3.5–4.
What luster does Rhodochrosite have?
Vitreous to pearly.
What colour is the streak of Rhodochrosite?
White.
What crystal system does Rhodochrosite have?
Trigonal.

Sources

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