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Rose Quartz and Linarite 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
2.655.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rose Quartz and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rose Quartz and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.