Home
Gemstones


Sard and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Sard Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
MnCO3   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Sard and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Sard and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones