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Rose Quartz and Xonotlite 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
2.652.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rose Quartz and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rose Quartz and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.