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Quartz and Taaffeite 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
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Quartz and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Quartz and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.