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Anorthoclase and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Anorthoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Anorthoclase and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Anorthoclase and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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