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Rose Quartz and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

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   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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