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Rosasite

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Rosasite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Effervesces in cold
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4-4.23.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
CaF2

Rosasite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Rosasite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.