Rossmanite and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
None
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
SiO2
  
Rossmanite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite and Quartz 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 Rossmanite and Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Rossmanite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.