Silica Quartz
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Silica Quartz
| Chemical Formula | SiO? |
| Density | 2.65 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1,710°C (3,110°F) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimation at high temperature |
| Color | Colorless, white, or various shades |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Refractive Index | 1.544 – 1.553 |
| Crystal System | Hexagonal (trigonal) |
| Transparency | Transparent to opaque |
| Thermal Conductivity | 1.3 W/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.73 J/g·K |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Structure | Quartz is a crystalline form of SiO? |
| Occurrence | Found in sand, rocks, and minerals |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulator |
