Ivory and Quartz Physical Properties

Ivory

Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.70-2.002.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

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{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-37

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Ivory and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Ivory and Quartz Specific Gravity

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