Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
MnCO3
  
Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.