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Sillimanite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.262.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Sillimanite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Sillimanite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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