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Hematite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Hematite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Hematite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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