Rose Quartz and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
4.27-4.35
  
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
  
{010} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Rose Quartz and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rose Quartz and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.