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Siderite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.892.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Siderite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Siderite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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