Rhodochrosite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
3.6
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Rhodochrosite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Tsavorite Garnet 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 Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
Rhodochrosite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.