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Rosasite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Effervesces in cold
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4-4.23.28-3.44
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

45.0-6.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2

Rosasite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Riebeckite- Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2

Rosasite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.