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Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgAl2O4

Smoky Quartz and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Smoky Quartz and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.