Stolzite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
MnCO3
  
Stolzite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Stolzite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.