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Smoky Quartz and Humite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
2.2 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
2.3 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
2.4 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
2.6 Specific Gravity
2.653.20-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
2.9 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
2.10 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor
2.11 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
2.12 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smoky Quartz and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smoky Quartz and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.