Sphene and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

Sphene

Smoky Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Sphene and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene and Smoky Quartz 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 Sphene and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO₂

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Sphene and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphene and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphene and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphene is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.