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Quartz and Humite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.20-3.32
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.