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Quartz and Norbergite Physical Properties


Norbergite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.177   

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

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Quartz and Norbergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Norbergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.

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