Sulphur and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
MnCO3
  
Sulphur and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Sulphur and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.