Rock Crystal and Norbergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.177
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Rock Crystal and Norbergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rock Crystal and Norbergite 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 Rock Crystal and Norbergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Rock Crystal and Norbergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rock Crystal and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rock Crystal and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rock Crystal is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.