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Mottramite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery   

Cleavage
None observed   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Mottramite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Rosasite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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

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