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Smoky Quartz and Lepidolite 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
2.652.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.