Rose Quartz and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Rose Quartz

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Rose Quartz and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rose Quartz and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.