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Rosasite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
2.65   

Fracture
Splintery   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Rosasite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite and Quartz 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 Rosasite and Quartz chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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