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Quartz and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.91   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Quartz and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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