Rock Crystal and Geodes Physical Properties

Rock Crystal and Geodes Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal and Geodes 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 Geodes chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Geodes- -

Rock Crystal and Geodes Specific Gravity

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