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Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Smoky Quartz and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Smoky Quartz and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.