Holmquistite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
MnCO3
  
Holmquistite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Holmquistite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.