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Poldervaartite and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Poldervaartite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Poldervaartite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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