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Diamond and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.532.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
107
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
SiO2

Diamond and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Quartz 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 Diamond and Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Diamond and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.