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Physical Properties of Quartz

Lustre:VitreousDiaphaneity (Transparency): Transparent, Translucent Colour:Colorless, Purple, Rose, Red, Black, Yellow, Brown, Green, Blue, Orange, etc. Streak:White Hardness (Mohs):7 Hardness Data:Mohs hardness reference species Comment:Some variability by direction. Tenacity:Brittle Cleavage:Poor/IndistinctThe rhombohedral cleavage r{1011} is most often seen, there are at least six others reported. Fracture:Conchoidal Comment:Tough when massive Density (measured):2.65 - 2.66 g/cm3 Density (calculated):2.66 g/cm3

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