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Scorzalite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.31   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
{110} Good   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Scorzalite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Scorzalite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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