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Smoky Quartz and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be3Al2SiO6

Smoky Quartz and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Smoky Quartz and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.