Quartz and Musgravite Physical Properties

Quartz

Musgravite

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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

2.653.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

78-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Quartz and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.