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Smoky Quartz and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Smoky Quartz and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Smoky Quartz and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.