Rosasite and Powellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4-4.2
  
4.23
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
{111} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Rosasite and Powellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rosasite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rosasite and Powellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.