Inderite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.79
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
MnCO3
  
Inderite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Inderite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.