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Phosphophyllite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Phosphophyllite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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