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Grandidierite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Grandidierite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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