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Rose Quartz and Afghanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.65
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indiscernible
7
SiO2
 
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2.55-2.65
Conchoidal
Perfect {10 1 0}
5.5-6
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rose Quartz and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Afghanite 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 Rose Quartz and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Rose Quartz and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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