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Smoky Quartz and Serpentine 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
2.652.44-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Smoky Quartz and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.