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Phenakite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Phenakite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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