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Quartz and Phosgenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.656.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.