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Topaz and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
8   
7   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
SiO2   

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Topaz and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Topaz and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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