Smoky Quartz and Moonstone Physical Properties

Smoky Quartz

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.56-2.60

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Smoky Quartz and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Smoky Quartz and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.