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Quartz and Sapphirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.40-3.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.