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Smoky Quartz and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Smoky Quartz and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Smoky Quartz and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.