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Rosasite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Effervesces in cold
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4-4.22.55-2.70
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
Absent

Mohs Hardness

46.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
SiO2

Rosasite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Rosasite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.