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Prase and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO2  

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Prase and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Quartz chemical formula.

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Prase and Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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