Smoky Quartz and Tanzanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.35
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Smoky Quartz and Tanzanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Smoky Quartz and Tanzanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.