Rose Quartz and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.32
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
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Rose Quartz and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
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Rose Quartz and Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.