Rose Quartz and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.65
3.05-3.08
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rose Quartz and Eosphorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rose Quartz and Eosphorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.