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Piemontite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Piemontite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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