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Faustite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in cold  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
4-4.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  

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Faustite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Rosasite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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

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