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Rock Crystal and Sogdianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.77-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rock Crystal and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rock Crystal and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rock Crystal and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rock Crystal and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rock Crystal is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.