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Grandidierite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnCO3

Grandidierite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Grandidierite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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