Rhodochrosite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
2.98-2.99
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Gems
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
(010) Distinct to good
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Rhodochrosite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodochrosite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.