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Rock Crystal

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Rock Crystal and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Rock Crystal and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal and Arfvedsonite 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 Rock Crystal and Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Rock Crystal and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rock Crystal and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rock Crystal and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rock Crystal is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.