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Quartz and Wavellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.