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Rosasite
Rosasite

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Rosasite and Emerald Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in cold
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Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

4-4.22.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

47.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Be3Al2SiO6

Rosasite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Rosasite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.