Lemon quartz and Gedrite Physical Properties

Lemon quartz and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lemon quartz and Gedrite 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 Lemon quartz and Gedrite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lemon quartz and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lemon quartz and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lemon quartz and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lemon quartz is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.