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Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite and Rossmanite 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
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rhodochrosite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rhodochrosite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.