Quartz and Londonite Physical Properties

Quartz

Londonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.34

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Quartz and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.