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Quartz and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.18-3.37   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Quartz and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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