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Smoky Quartz
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Smoky Quartz and Pietersite 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
2.65Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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2.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
75
Amber
2 10
2.11 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Smoky Quartz and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
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Smoky Quartz and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.