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Smoky Quartz and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Smoky Quartz and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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