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Amazonite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiO2

Amazonite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Amazonite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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