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Quartz and Eosphorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.