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Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz

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Rose Quartz and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
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hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.651.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2 · nH2O

Rose Quartz and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Rose Quartz and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.