Rose Quartz and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.33-2.37
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rose Quartz and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rose Quartz and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.