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How does amorphous silica differ from quartz?


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Difference Between Amorphous Silica and Quartz

Amorphous SilicaQuartz
In amorphous silica, SiO4 tetrahedra are randomly joined to each other.In Quartz, SiO4 tetrahedra are linked in a regular manner.
They do not have particular melting point.They have a Sharp melting point.
They are isotropic in nature.They are anisotropic in nature.
They are considered as Pseudo solid.They are considered as True solid.
They are less rigid.They are more rigid.
They have short range order.They have long range order.

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