Quartz and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Quartz

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

3.71

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Quartz and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Quartz and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.