Staurolite and Rosasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Effervesces in cold
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
  
4-4.2
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Staurolite and Rosasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Rosasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Staurolite and Rosasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Staurolite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Staurolite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Staurolite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.