Friedelite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.65
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
Friedelite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
Friedelite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.