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Quartz and Inderite 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
2.65
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.