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Smoky Quartz and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi3O8

Smoky Quartz and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Smoky Quartz and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.