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Smoky Quartz and Sard Physical Properties

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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
2.65
2.58-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.