Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness4.5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | CuZnCO₃(OH)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, Zn, C, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 4.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Rss |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.BA.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 4.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
Learn more
- Rosasite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q422096 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5
Monoclinic
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Soft, Scratches Easily