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Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Anhydrite 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
2.652.90-2.98
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.