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Hexagonite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Hexagonite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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