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Sellaite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Sellaite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Sellaite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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