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Arfvedsonite
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Arfvedsonite and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO2

Arfvedsonite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and 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 Arfvedsonite and Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Arfvedsonite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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