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Rhodochrosite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Rhodochrosite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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