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Faustite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO2  

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Faustite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Faustite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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