Scorodite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Scorodite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite and Rosasite 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 Scorodite and Rosasite chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.