Scorodite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
MnCO3
  
Scorodite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Scorodite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.