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Sapphirine and Rose Quartz 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
3.40-3.58
2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Sapphirine and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Rose 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 Sapphirine and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Sapphirine and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.

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