Taaffeite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

Taaffeite

Smoky Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.612.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

SiO₂

Taaffeite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO₂

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Taaffeite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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