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Feldspar and Quartz Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
2.56-2.75
Uneven, Conchoidal
two or three
6-6.5
KAlSi3O8
 
Brittle
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2.65
Conchoidal
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2

Feldspar and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Quartz chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Quartz Specific Gravity

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