Quartz and Villiaumite Physical Properties

Quartz

Villiaumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Quartz and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.