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Rose Quartz and Sanidine 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
2.652.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rose Quartz and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rose Quartz and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.