Smoky Quartz and Beryllonite Physical Properties
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
2.79-2.87
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smoky Quartz and Beryllonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smoky Quartz and Beryllonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.