Crystal Quartz and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.63-3.79
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
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{110} Good
Chemical Composition
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SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Crystal Quartz and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz and Strontianite 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 Crystal Quartz and Strontianite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Crystal Quartz and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.