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Quartz and Holmquistite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.95-3.13
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{210} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Holmquistite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Holmquistite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.