Home
Gemstones


Hackmanite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Hackmanite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

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.

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones