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Smoky Quartz
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Smoky Quartz and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.651.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Smoky Quartz and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Smoky Quartz and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.