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Sylvite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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