Rose Quartz and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Rose Quartz and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Rose Quartz and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.