Smoky Quartz and Celestine Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smoky Quartz and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smoky Quartz and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.