Rose Quartz and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Rose Quartz and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Rose Quartz and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.