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Rosasite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite 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   
4.06-4.08   

Fracture
Splintery   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
4   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rosasite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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