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Smoky Quartz and Tinzenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.355-3.433
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{???} Good, {???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smoky Quartz and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Smoky Quartz and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.