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Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Apophyllite 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
2.652.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.