Rhodochrosite and Anatase Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
3.82-3.97
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodochrosite and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Anatase 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 Rhodochrosite and Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodochrosite and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.