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Aventurine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MnCO3

Aventurine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Aventurine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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