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Rose Quartz

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Rose Quartz and Bustamite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Partly soluble in HCl.

Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.653.32-3.43
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

Mohs Hardness

75.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rose Quartz and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rose Quartz and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.