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Riebeckite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Riebeckite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Riebeckite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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