Rose Quartz and Spodumene Physical Properties

Rose Quartz

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

3.15-3.21

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

LiAlSi₂O₆

Rose Quartz and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Rose Quartz and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.