Crystal Quartz and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.65
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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{0110} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
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SiO2
Crystal Quartz and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Crystal Quartz and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.