×

Quartz
Quartz

Chondrodite
Chondrodite



ADD
Compare
X
Quartz
X
Chondrodite

Quartz and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Chondrodite 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 Quartz and Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.