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Smoky Quartz and Schorl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.18-3.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Smoky Quartz and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Smoky Quartz and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.