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Chrysotile and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2

Chrysotile and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Chrysotile and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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