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Mineral

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz — reference photo

Smoky Quartz is a mineral with the chemical formula SiO2. It has a Mohs hardness of 7 and vitreous luster.

Smoky Quartz properties

TypeMineral
Chemical formulaSiO2
Mohs hardness7
Luster vitreous
Typical colorsbrown to black, can be nearly colorless
FormationIgneous and metamorphic rocks, often in granite
Rarity3 / 10

Mohs hardness 7 — hard

1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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