Rose Quartz and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Rose Quartz and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Rose Quartz and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.