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Moldavite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO2   

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Moldavite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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