Rhodochrosite and Tanzanite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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.