Rose Quartz and Californite Physical Properties

Rose Quartz

Californite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.32-3.47

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rose Quartz and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rose Quartz and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.