Chlorastrolite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Granular
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MnCO3
  
Chlorastrolite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Chlorastrolite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.