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Black Opal and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Black Opal and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal 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 Black Opal and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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