Anthophyllite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Rhodochrosite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.53.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

MnCO₃

Anthophyllite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

Compare Brown Gemstones

Anthophyllite Vs Bronzite

Anthophyllite Vs Brucite

Anthophyllite Vs Brookite

Anthophyllite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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