Chromite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
  
MnCO3
  
Chromite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Chromite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.