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Rosasite Sample


Rosasite


Chemical Composition: (Cu, Zn)2(CO3)(OH)2
Group: Rosasite
System: Monoclinic
Family: Carbonates
Hardness: 4.5


  • Acicular radiating crystals
  • Heavy
  • Fusible and soluble in most acids
  • Found in: Mexico, Namibia, USA
  • A minor ore of copper
  • Rare



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