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Smoky Quartz
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Smoky Quartz and Grandidierite 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
2.652.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.