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Anatase and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.973.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
MnCO3

Anatase and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Rhodochrosite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Anatase and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Anatase and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.