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Smoky Quartz
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Smoky Quartz and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.90-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.