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Turquoise and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
SiO2

Turquoise and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Turquoise and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.