Rossmanite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3.5-4
  
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
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.