Let $$\alpha$$ and $$\beta$$ be the roots of the equation $$px^2 + qx - r = 0$$, where $$p \neq 0$$. If $$p$$, $$q$$ and $$r$$ be the consecutive terms of a non-constant G.P and $$\frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} = \frac{3}{4}$$, then the value of $$(\alpha - \beta)^2$$ is: