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Smoky Quartz and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.