Rosasite and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4-4.2
  
3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Rosasite and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rosasite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Rosasite and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.