Rose Quartz and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Rose Quartz

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.00-2.45

1.5 Fracture

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

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Rose Quartz and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Rose Quartz and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.