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Quartz and Umbalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Quartz and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Quartz and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.