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Rosasite and Sonolite 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

4-4.23.82-4.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
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Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
{???} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

45.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rosasite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rosasite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.