Home
Gemstones


Wulfenite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
2.65   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO2   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Wulfenite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Rose Quartz chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Wulfenite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones