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Edenite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
SiO2   

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Edenite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Edenite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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