Rossmanite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Rossmanite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

33.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

MnCO₃

Rossmanite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rossmanite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Rossmanite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.