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Rosasite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in cold
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4-4.23.95-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.