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Vishnevite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Vishnevite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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