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Smoky Quartz and Papagoite 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
2.653.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Smoky Quartz and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.