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Afghanite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Afghanite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Smoky 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 Afghanite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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