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Rosasite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rosasite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rosasite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.