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Rhodolite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
SiO2   

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Rhodolite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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