Almandine and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
none
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Almandine and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Almandine and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.