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Quartz and Celestine Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
2.65
Conchoidal
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2
 
Brittle
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-
3.90-4.00
Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
3-3.5
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Celestine 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 Quartz and Celestine chemical formula.

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Quartz and Celestine Specific Gravity

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