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Rose Quartz and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.652.74-2.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Indiscernible
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Rose Quartz and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rose Quartz and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Rose Quartz and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.