Rhodochrosite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
2.97-3.14
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Rhodochrosite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Rhodochrosite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.