Garnet Malaia and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Garnet Malaia and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO₂

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Garnet Malaia and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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