Quartz and Glass Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.39-4.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Not Available
  
Quartz and Glass Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
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Quartz and Glass Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.