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Quartz and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.