Spessartine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MnCO3
  
Spessartine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Spessartine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.