Garnet and Rose Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
SiO2
Garnet and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Rose Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
Garnet and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.