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Chiastolite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Effervesces in cold   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
4-4.2   

Fracture
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Splintery   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
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Chiastolite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Rosasite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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

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