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Rose Quartz and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Rose Quartz and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Rose Quartz and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.