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Smoky Quartz and Dallasite Physical Properties


Dallasite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.58-2.91   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
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Smoky Quartz and Dallasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Dallasite 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 Dallasite chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Dallasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Dallasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Dallasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Dallasite is 2.58-2.91.

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