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Rosasite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in cold
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4-4.26.30-6.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
[001] good, [210] distinct

Mohs Hardness

43-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Anglesite 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 Rosasite and Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.