Rose Quartz
From The Gemology Project
| Rose Quartz | |
|---|---|
| Chemical composition | SiO2 Silicon dioxide |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Habit | Prismatic |
| Cleavage | Poor |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
| Hardness | 7 |
| Optic nature | Uniaxial + |
| Refractive index | 1.544 - 1.553 |
| Birefringence | 0.009 |
| Dispersion | 0.013 |
| Specific gravity | 2.63 - 2.65 |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Pleochroism | Weak to strong |
