Rose Quartz and Baryte Physical Properties

Rose Quartz

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

4.3-5

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Rose Quartz and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂

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Rose Quartz and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.