Quartz and Feldspar Physical Properties

Quartz

Feldspar

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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

2.65

2.56-2.75

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

two or three

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Quartz and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Quartz and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.