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Rosasite and Spessartine 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
4-4.24.12-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rosasite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rosasite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.