Quartz and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Quartz

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Quartz and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Quartz and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.