Rose Quartz and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
5.85
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Rose Quartz and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rose Quartz and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rose Quartz and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rose Quartz and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rose Quartz and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rose Quartz is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.