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Hematite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Hematite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Hematite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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