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Rose Quartz and Goshenite 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
2.652.60-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be3Al2SiO6

Rose Quartz and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Rose Quartz and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.