Hackmanite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
  
2.65
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Hackmanite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Hackmanite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.