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Rosasite
Rosasite

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Rosasite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Effervesces in cold
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4-4.22.90-2.98
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

Mohs Hardness

43.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Rosasite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.