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Quartz and Schorlomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.77-3.93
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.