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Rosasite and Tugtupite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.22.30-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{111} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.