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Rose Quartz and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.98-2.25   

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   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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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.

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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.

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