Rhodochrosite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.3

3.84

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Rhodochrosite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodochrosite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.