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Rosasite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in cold  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4-4.2  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Splintery  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5  

Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Rosasite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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