Tortoiseshell and Quartz Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.25-1.352.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

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{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Tortoiseshell and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Quartz 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 Tortoiseshell and Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Tortoiseshell and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.