Smoky Quartz and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
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Smoky Quartz and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
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Smoky Quartz and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.