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Smoky Quartz and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
LiAlSi2O6

Smoky Quartz and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Smoky Quartz and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.