Quartz Smoky and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Tough
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.20-3.26
  
Fracture
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Splintery
  
Cleavage
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{010} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Quartz Smoky and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz Smoky and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Quartz Smoky and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz Smoky and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz Smoky and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz Smoky is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.