Willemite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Willemite

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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

3.89-4.184-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Willemite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Rosasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Willemite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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