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Quartz and Sinhalite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.46-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.