Rose Quartz and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.45
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rose Quartz and Carletonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rose Quartz and Carletonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.