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Goldstone and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.65   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7   

Chemical Composition
Au   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Goldstone and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone and Rock Crystal 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 Goldstone and Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

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

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