Proustite and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
SiO2
  
Proustite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Proustite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Proustite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Proustite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Proustite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.