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Rhodochrosite and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.87-4.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.