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Quartz and Herderite 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
2.652.90-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.