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Rose Quartz and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.72-2.75   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rose Quartz and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

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Rose Quartz and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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