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Rose Quartz and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO2   

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Rose Quartz and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Rose Quartz and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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