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Serandite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Serandite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Serandite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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