Zircon and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Zircon

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

3.0-3.3

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

MnCO₃

Zircon and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Zircon and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

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