Rhodochrosite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.33.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Rhodochrosite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.