Rose Quartz and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Rose Quartz

Phosphophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.07-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rose Quartz and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rose Quartz and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.