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Rose Quartz

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Rose Quartz and Herderite 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
2.652.90-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rose Quartz and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rose Quartz and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.