Jasper and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
SiO2
  
Jasper and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Jasper and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.