Smoky Quartz and Anatase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.82-3.97
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Perfect on [001] and [011]
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Smoky Quartz and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Smoky Quartz and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.