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Quartz and Stichtite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.11-2.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.