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Rose Quartz and Anhydrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.90-2.98
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Rose Quartz and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Rose Quartz and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.