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Rosasite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite 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   
2.91   

Fracture
Splintery   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Rosasite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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