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Beudantite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   
SiO2   

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Beudantite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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