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Opal and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
SiO2

Opal and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Opal and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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