Rose Quartz and Emerald Physical Properties

Rose Quartz

Emerald

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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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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.67-2.78

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Rose Quartz and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Rose Quartz and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.