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Rose Quartz and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Rose Quartz and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Rose Quartz and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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