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Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
79
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.