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Quartz and Schorl 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
2.65
3.18-3.22
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Quartz and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Quartz and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.