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Rosasite and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.