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Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

Calcite Satin Spar
Calcite Satin Spar



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Smoky Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.