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Smoky Quartz and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.17-3.24
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
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
79-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Smoky Quartz and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.