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Smoky Quartz and Jacobsite 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
2.654.76-5.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smoky Quartz and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smoky Quartz and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.