Sapphirine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
3.0-3.3
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnCO3
Sapphirine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Sapphirine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.