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Glaucophane and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.152.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO2

Glaucophane and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Glaucophane and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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