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Umbalite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO2   

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Umbalite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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