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Rosasite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite 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   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
Splintery   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rosasite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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