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Dravite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
MnCO3

Dravite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Dravite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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