ETYMOLOGY: For the Rosas mine in Sardinia.

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Monoclinic.

PRINCIPLE OF FORMATION: Secondary.

CLASS MINERAL: Carbonates.

CHEMICAL FORMULA, MINERAL ELEMENTS: (Cu 2+, Zn) 2 (CO3) (OH) 2.

HARDNESS:4- 4.5 on the Mohs scale.

FIELDS: Italy, Mexico.

MINERALOGY: It forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zone of zinc-copper deposits, usually formed on the walls of the copper mine. It is presented in fine needle crystal blue-green. I often found associated with other minerals such as malachite, auricalcita, smithsonita, cerusita, hidrocincita, hemimorfita, siderite, greenockita or brochantita.

MYTHOLOGY: It was discovered in 1908 in the "Roses" of the municipality of Narcao mine in the south of the island of Sardinia (Italy), Durango (Mexico) and Arizona (USA) form spherical aggregates of crystals rosasite acicular 10mm. Rosasite is synonymous with parauricalcita.

PROPERTIES: It is said that Rosasite reinforces the intellectual powers of memory, it is a stepping stone, strength and sustainability which allows one to speak with clarity and wisdom. is an amulet of protection, soothes and relaxes emotionally, Green minerals have a harmonizing and neutralizing effect. Green minerals releases feelings, increase the speed and responsiveness and arouse interest and enthusiasm. Blue mineral has a cooling and soothing effect, promotes relaxation, sincerity and openness.

CHAKRAS: Spleen, Heart, Throat.

ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces.

USES: Collection, meditation.