Rose Quartz and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.95-3.07
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rose Quartz and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rose Quartz and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.