Serpentine and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
{0110} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2
Serpentine and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Serpentine and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.