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Rosasite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Splintery   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
4   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rosasite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Apophyllite 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 Rosasite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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