Hercynite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.39
  
2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
SiO2
  
Hercynite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
Hercynite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.