Rhodochrosite and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
3.06
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Rhodochrosite and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Rhodochrosite and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.