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Rose Quartz and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.9  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
4.5  

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

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Rose Quartz and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Faustite 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 Rose Quartz and Faustite chemical formula.

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Rose Quartz and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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