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Rosasite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Effervesces in cold
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4-4.22.79-2.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

45.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Rosasite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.