Rose Quartz and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Rose Quartz

Zinnwaldite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Elastic

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Rose Quartz and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂

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Rose Quartz and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.