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Corundum and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
97
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Corundum and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Corundum and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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