Gahnospinel and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
MnCO3
  
Gahnospinel and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Gahnospinel and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.