Quartz and Vishnevite Physical Properties

Quartz

Vishnevite

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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

2.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Quartz and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Quartz and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.