Hambergite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
  
2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Hambergite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Hambergite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.