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Rosasite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Effervesces in cold  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4-4.2  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Rosasite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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