Smoky Quartz and Pargasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.04-3.26
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
{110} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Smoky Quartz and Pargasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Smoky Quartz and Pargasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.