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Rose Quartz and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3-3.15   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Rose Quartz and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Rose Quartz and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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