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Grossular and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Grossular and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Grossular and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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