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Rhodochrosite and Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.55-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Rhodochrosite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Rhodochrosite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.