Quartz crystal structure
trigonal

Quartz

SiO2

Quick Facts

Hardness
7
Specific Gravity
2.65
Refractive Index
1.544-1.553

Crystal Structure

trigonal[32]:{10-10}@0.5 + {10-11}@1.2 + {01-11}@1.0 | elongate(c:2.0)
trigonal
32
{10-10} {10-11} {01-11}

Physical Properties

Crystal Systemtrigonal
Hardness (Mohs)7
Specific Gravity2.65
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal
LustreVitreous

Optical Properties

Refractive Index1.544-1.553
Birefringence0.009
PleochroismNone (in colourless)
Dispersion0.013

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trigonal[32]:{10-10}@0.5 + {10-11}@1.2 + {01-11}@1.0 | elongate(c:2.0)