Sapphire and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
MnCO3
  
Sapphire and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Sapphire and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.
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