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Brookite 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
3.87-4.143.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
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

Brookite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

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

Brookite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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