Andalusite and Rosasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
  
4-4.2
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Andalusite and Rosasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andalusite and Rosasite 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 Andalusite and Rosasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Andalusite and Rosasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.