Scorodite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.65
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO2
  
Scorodite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Scorodite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.