Clinohedrite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Clinohedrite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.3354-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Clinohedrite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Rosasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Clinohedrite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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