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Smoky Quartz and Albite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Albite 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 Smoky Quartz and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.