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Smoky Quartz and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
7   
10   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
C   

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Smoky Quartz and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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