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Rosasite
Rosasite

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Rosasite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in cold
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4-4.22.60-2.64
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
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rosasite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rosasite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.