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Quartz and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Quartz and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Quartz and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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