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Smoky Quartz and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Smoky Quartz and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
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Smoky Quartz and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.