Rose Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.67-2.73
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Rose Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rose Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.