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Smoky Quartz
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Smoky Quartz and Lazurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.