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Smoky Quartz and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Smoky Quartz and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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