Quartz Smoky and Sapphirine Physical Properties

Quartz Smoky

Sapphirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.40-3.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz Smoky and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz Smoky and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Quartz Smoky and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz Smoky and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz Smoky and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz Smoky is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.