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Rose Quartz and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
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
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rose Quartz and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rose Quartz and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.