Quartz Rose and Gedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.15-3.259
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Quartz Rose and Gedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz Rose and Gedrite 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 Rose and Gedrite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Quartz Rose and Gedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz Rose and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz Rose and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz Rose is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.