Gibbsite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
  
MnCO3
  
Gibbsite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Gibbsite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.