Rhodochrosite and Tavorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
3.32
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Rhodochrosite and Tavorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Rhodochrosite and Tavorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.