Sphene and Rosasite Physical Properties

Sphene

Rosasite

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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

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1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Sphene and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Rosasite chemical formula.

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Sphene and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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