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Quartz and Sard Physical Properties


Sard and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.58-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Quartz and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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Quartz and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.

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