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Smoky Quartz and Forsterite 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
2.653.23-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.