Kunzite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
MnCO3
  
Kunzite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Kunzite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.