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Thaumasite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Thaumasite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Thaumasite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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