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Rosasite and Selenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in cold
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4-4.2-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
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Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

42
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
CaSO4·2H2O

Rosasite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Selenite- CaSO4·2H2O

Rosasite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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