Rhodochrosite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Rhodochrosite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Rhodochrosite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.