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Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz

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Rose Quartz and Citrine Physical Properties

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
2.652.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2

Rose Quartz and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Rose Quartz and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.