Parisite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

Parisite

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

4.33-4.422.65

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

4.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Parisite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO₂

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Parisite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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