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Smoky Quartz and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.