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Smoky Quartz and Esperite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.654.28-4.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smoky Quartz and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smoky Quartz and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.