Rhodochrosite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rhodochrosite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rhodochrosite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.