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Rosasite and Strontianite 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
4-4.2
3.63-3.79
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rosasite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rosasite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.