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Quartz and Tugtupite Physical Properties


Tugtupite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.30-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{111} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Quartz and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.

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