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Williamsite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Williamsite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Williamsite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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