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Dumortierite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
MnCO3

Dumortierite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Dumortierite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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