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Smoky Quartz and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Star Sapphire and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Smoky Quartz and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.

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