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Tanzanite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.353.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
MnCO3

Tanzanite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Tanzanite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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