Brazilianite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Rose Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-2.992.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO₂

Brazilianite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Rose Quartz 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 Brazilianite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂

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Brazilianite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.