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Quartz Smoky and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Quartz Smoky Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.72   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Quartz Smoky and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz Smoky and Catapleiite 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 Quartz Smoky and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Quartz Smoky and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz Smoky and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz Smoky and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz Smoky is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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