Quartz Smoky and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.90-4.00
  
Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Quartz Smoky and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz Smoky and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Quartz Smoky and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz Smoky and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz Smoky and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz Smoky is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.