Thaumasite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.91
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
MnCO3
  
Thaumasite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Thaumasite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thaumasite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thaumasite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thaumasite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.