Quartz and Rhodizite Physical Properties

Quartz

Rhodizite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.34-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

78-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Rhodizite 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 Quartz and Rhodizite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Quartz and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.