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Smoky Quartz and Linarite 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
2.655.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.