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Arfvedsonite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
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Arfvedsonite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
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Arfvedsonite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.