Quartz and Natrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.20-2.26
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Perfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Quartz and Natrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Quartz and Natrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.