Rhodochrosite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
2.65
  
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}
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
SiO2
  
Rhodochrosite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
Rhodochrosite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.