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Gypsum and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Gypsum and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Gypsum and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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