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Crystal Quartz
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Crystal Quartz and Phenakite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
7
SiO2
 
Brittle
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2.90-2.98
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
7.5-8
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Crystal Quartz and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Quartz and Phenakite 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 Crystal Quartz and Phenakite chemical formula.

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Crystal Quartz and Phenakite Specific Gravity

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