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Quartz and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Quartz and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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