Rhodochrosite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.3

3.71

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Rhodochrosite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.