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Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Proustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.655.51-5.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.