Dumortierite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
  
3.5-4
  
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.