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Smoky Quartz and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.392   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Smoky Quartz and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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