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Gaspeite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Not Available   

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Gaspeite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Rosasite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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

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