Garnet and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

Garnet

Smoky Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

SiO₂

Garnet and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO₂

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Garnet and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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