Chondrodite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
MnCO3
  
Chondrodite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Chondrodite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.