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Smoky Quartz and Clintonite 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
2.653.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Smoky Quartz and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Smoky Quartz and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.