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Hydrophane

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Hydrophane and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.502.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Hydrophane and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane and Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Hydrophane and Quartz Specific Gravity

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