Quartz and Staurolite Physical Properties

Quartz and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.