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Rose Quartz and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Rose Quartz and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Rose Quartz and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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