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Smoky Quartz and Microcline 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
2.652.55-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.