Smoky Quartz and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
5.50-5.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Smoky Quartz and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Smoky Quartz and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.