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Rose Quartz and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
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
76-7
Amber
2 10
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

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.