Quartz Rose and Moonstone Physical Properties

Quartz Rose

Moonstone

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Quartz Rose and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz Rose and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Compare Gems for Taurus » More

Quartz Rose Vs Prasiolite

Quartz Rose Vs Jade

Quartz Rose Vs Kunzite

» More

More Compare Gems for Taurus

Quartz Rose and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz Rose and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz Rose and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz Rose is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.