Powellite and Rosasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.23
  
4-4.2
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
{111} Distinct
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Powellite and Rosasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Rosasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Powellite and Rosasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.