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Quartz and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Quartz and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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