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Rock Crystal and Tinzenite 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
3.355-3.433
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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{???} Good, {???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rock Crystal and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rock Crystal and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rock Crystal and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rock Crystal and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rock Crystal is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.