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Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Danburite 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
2.652.97-3.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.