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Quartz and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.43-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.