Rose Quartz and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.77-2.88
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Rose Quartz and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Rose Quartz and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.