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Rosasite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in cold
Partly soluble in HCl.

Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4-4.23.32-3.43
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

Mohs Hardness

45.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.