Rhodochrosite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Taaffeite

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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

3.60-3.61

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

8-8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.