Sylvite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

Sylvite

Rose Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Sylvite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂

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Sylvite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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