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Quartz and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.