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Quartz and Prase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.