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Smoky Quartz and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Smoky Quartz and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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