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Quartz and Spessartine 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
4.12-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.