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Clintonite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
SiO2   

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Clintonite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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