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Rose Quartz and Whitlockite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rose Quartz and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rose Quartz and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.