Gedrite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Gedrite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Rosasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Gedrite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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