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Polyhalite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Polyhalite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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