Rose Quartz and Amazonite Physical Properties

Rose Quartz

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KAlSi₃O₈

Rose Quartz and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Rose Quartz and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.