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Quartz and Legrandite 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
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.